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In my program, there is not A+, just A. If you get less than an A or A- in a class it is considered more like a message from the professor that you need to step up your work a bit.
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illcounsel replied to labradoodle's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
@forgottenworks YAY!!!!! Congrats UC friend!!!!!! -
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illcounsel replied to labradoodle's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
I will be removing myself from the Arizona State waitlist and declining the University of British Columbia soon as I have accepted an offer at another school! -
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illcounsel replied to labradoodle's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Hey there! I wanted to start a thread where 2022 applicants could list their final decisions for where they will enroll in the fall! I will kick it off by saying that I've just accepted my offer at University of California - Davis !!! -
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illcounsel replied to labradoodle's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
I just did! -
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illcounsel replied to labradoodle's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Anybody interested in a final decisions thread listing where we will enroll in the fall? -
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illcounsel replied to labradoodle's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Accepted off the waitlist at UBC! -
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illcounsel replied to labradoodle's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Waitlisted at the University of British Columbia today! -
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illcounsel replied to labradoodle's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
This happened to me when I was applying for MA programs. Once was for a fellowship that I had to accept by Feb. 15th!!! I was no where near close to hearing from all my programs at that point so I simply declined the fellowship. I also was waiting to hear from some waitlists when the April 15th deadline came. I kindly asked my top program for an extension and explained I was waiting to hear from waitlists. They seemed to have no problem with that and gave me an extra two weeks. I am not sure if that would be true everywhere, but I think sending an email asking for an extension would be the best path! -
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illcounsel replied to labradoodle's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Can anyone here claim the UBC acceptance on the board? Curious if they are a Canadian applicant / any other details of the acceptance. Thank you! -
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illcounsel replied to labradoodle's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
In my experience, generally you can negotiate your stipend IF you have more lucrative offers from other programs you can use as leverage. I guess think of it less as a negotiation and more of a "Can I get more funding to match my other acceptances?" I did this with many of my MA acceptances and was able to get significantly higher funding at the school I attend now. Basically, I reached out to the DGS at the time and explained how excited I was about the program but that their financial offer wasn't as high as others. The DGS requested that I send them the official funding letters from other schools. After that, I was awarded a higher base stipend and summer funding. I have heard there is a similar practice at the school I will most likely be attending this fall. If you have higher offers at other places, go for it! While you might feel unprofessional doing it, it is a normal practice in our field. There isn't a worst case scenario as you've already been accepted and the upside is potentially high. Not every school may be able to offer a higher amount, but it is totally worth trying. -
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illcounsel replied to labradoodle's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Thank you for starting this thread @thursdaysnext. I am an early modernist who has been waitlisted at Arizona State University. I will most likely be removing myself from the waitlist in the next few weeks and will post here when I do! -
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illcounsel replied to labradoodle's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Let's start one! I think it may be helpful to folks, especially those who may not post regularly on this forum but are still interested in the information. -
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illcounsel replied to labradoodle's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
When you thought that the midnight rejection from UCLA was ruthless and then USC windmill slams a rejection at 3 am! Haha -
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illcounsel replied to labradoodle's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
I haven't heard anything! -
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illcounsel replied to labradoodle's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
UCLA with that 1 am reject!! -
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illcounsel replied to labradoodle's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
I just got my first acceptance (UC Davis) and am almost in tears. After starting with 4 rejections, I was having a lot of anxiety and fear. I want to give a shout out to this message board for being so supportive and kind. I haven't been posting much this cycle, but reading y'alls comments to each other has been really helpful and comforting. All the best to everyone!!!! -
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illcounsel replied to labradoodle's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Can anyone here claim the Northwestern acceptance on the board? I know that Saturday acceptances aren't out of the question, but seems strange that it was a weekend and there aren't any others up. Any information appreciated! -
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illcounsel replied to labradoodle's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Seems like yesterday was a pretty heavy day for decisions and today is pretty light! Trying to manage all the anxiety of this process -
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illcounsel replied to labradoodle's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Trying to keep my hopes up until I see another one or two on the results board! -
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illcounsel replied to labradoodle's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
@F22910 Mine says incomplete as well, so I wouldn't worry too much about it! -
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illcounsel replied to labradoodle's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
@s.renteria Same to you!!!!! -
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illcounsel replied to labradoodle's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Just finished submitting all 13 of my applications. Online forms are haunting my dreams. -
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illcounsel replied to labradoodle's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Here is a list from thread from last year. I am not sure how updated this information is, but it should give you a general idea. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XZ7ejtJETaRH7ufh2O1S21HOeTTy9EYgi7Z5vUHCRLI/edit#gid=0 -
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illcounsel replied to labradoodle's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Good luck with all of your application preparation!!